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Leelanau Township Community Foundation
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The Leelanau Township Community Foundation's mission is to enhance lives and build community by supporting local nonprofits, education, health care, recreation, and the arts. Through grants and initiatives, the foundation addresses unmet needs, fosters collaboration, and promotes volunteerism. With a focus on youth, elders, and vulnerable populations, it empowers organizations to create lasting impacts and improve the quality of life for Leelanau Township residents.
The specific funding amount provided by the Leelanau Township Community Foundation grant is not mentioned in the provided details. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation at (231) 386-9000 for more information.
More information about this grant and the application form are both available on the foundation website here!
ELIGIBILITY
Organizational Type: Tax-exempt nonprofits under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS code operating within Leelanau Township or serving a significant number of its residents, local educational institutions and municipalities seeking funds for projects not otherwise tax-supported
Location: Leelanau Township or projects that benefit a significant number of Leelanau Township residents
Project Scope: Projects addressing unmet needs, fostering collaboration, preventing chronic issues, promoting volunteerism, benefiting many people, and encouraging self-help initiatives.
FUNDING RESTRICTIONS
The Leelanau Township Community Foundation does not fund:
- Private individuals (except for scholarship recipients).
- Requests to eliminate existing financial obligations.
- Religious programs serving a specific denomination.
- Activities intended to influence legislation or elections.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
The application components for the Leelanau Township Community Foundation grant include:
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Grant Application:
- The completed LTCF Grant Application (PDF), submitted by the 1st of the month to be considered at the bi-monthly Board of Trustees meeting.
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Follow-Up Report:
- Successful recipients must provide a report 60 days after the grant term ends or the project is completed, whichever comes first.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation for guidance on additional requirements or documentation.
DEADLINE
Grant applications must be submitted by the 1st of the month to be considered at the Leelanau Township Community Foundation's bi-monthly Board of Trustees meetings, held in January, March, May, July, September, and November.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Successful grant recipients must submit a follow-up report 60 days after the grant term ends or upon project completion, whichever occurs first. The report should detail the outcomes and impacts of the funded project.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Priority is given to proposals that:
- Address emerging or unmet community needs.
- Foster cooperation and collaboration among organizations.
- Offer innovative solutions to chronic problems.
- Focus on prevention.
- Promote volunteerism and community involvement.
- Benefit a broad audience.
- Encourage self-help initiatives.
Proposals that align with these priorities are more likely to receive funding.